Us221 over Linville River

Fair Condition58 years old10,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Location200 Ft.w.jct.sr1349
CarriesUs221
CrossesLinville River
Coordinates36.07053, -81.87734

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length128.9 ft (39.3 m)
Max Span40.7 ft (12.4 m)
Deck Width36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Deck Area436.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1968 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,500 (2021)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000110024

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